Platform Nine and Three Quarters
Events [10]
Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone [B1]
The Journey from Platform Nine and Three-Quarters [B1-C6]
88-90
Harry Learns About His Magical Platform Departure
After a month of isolation with the Dursleys, Harry spends time reading his school books and naming his new owl, Hedwig. As September 1st approaches, Harry nervously asks Vernon Dursley to take him to King's Cross station, and the Dursleys agree begrudgingly.
After a month of isolation with the Dursleys, Harry spends time reading his school books and naming his new owl, Hedwig. As September 1st approaches, Harry nervously asks Vernon Dursley to take him to King's Cross station, and the Dursleys agree begrudgingly.
90-91
Harry Struggles to Locate the Mysterious Platform
The Dursleys drive Harry to King's Cross but mockingly leave him at the station without helping him figure out how to get to Platform Nine and Three-Quarters. Vernon Dursley smugly comments on the platform's supposed non-existence before they drive off, laughing.
The Dursleys drive Harry to King's Cross but mockingly leave him at the station without helping him figure out how to get to Platform Nine and Three-Quarters. Vernon Dursley smugly comments on the platform's supposed non-existence before they drive off, laughing.
91-93
Platform Nine and Three-Quarters Is Revealed as a Hidden Entrance
Harry, confused about how to reach Platform Nine and Three-Quarters, overhears the Weasleys talking about the platform. He nervously asks Molly Weasley for help, and she kindly explains how to reach the platform.
Harry, confused about how to reach Platform Nine and Three-Quarters, overhears the Weasleys talking about the platform. He nervously asks Molly Weasley for help, and she kindly explains how to reach the platform.
93-94
The Hidden Platform Leads to the Wizarding Train
Following Molly Weasley's instructions, Harry successfully passes through the magical barrier onto Platform Nine and Three-Quarters. He is amazed to find the Hogwarts Express waiting for him and sees students bustling around the platform with pets and trunks.
Following Molly Weasley's instructions, Harry successfully passes through the magical barrier onto Platform Nine and Three-Quarters. He is amazed to find the Hogwarts Express waiting for him and sees students bustling around the platform with pets and trunks.
94-95
The Platform Where The Hogwarts Express Waits
Harry finds it challenging to lift his trunk onto the Hogwarts Express, but Fred and George Weasley, twin redheads, come to his aid. They notice his scar and are surprised to learn he is Harry Potter.
Harry finds it challenging to lift his trunk onto the Hogwarts Express, but Fred and George Weasley, twin redheads, come to his aid. They notice his scar and are surprised to learn he is Harry Potter.
95-95
The Platform Where The Weasleys Prepare To Board The Train
After being helped by Fred and George, Harry watches from the window as they interact with their family on the platform. He observes Molly Weasley fussing over Ron and Percy, revealing family dynamics.
After being helped by Fred and George, Harry watches from the window as they interact with their family on the platform. He observes Molly Weasley fussing over Ron and Percy, revealing family dynamics.
95-96
The Platform Where The Weasleys Interact And Prepare To Leave
Fred and George humorously tease their brother Percy about his new role as a prefect, much to their mother’s disapproval. Mrs. Weasley reminds them to behave, showing her care and discipline.
Fred and George humorously tease their brother Percy about his new role as a prefect, much to their mother’s disapproval. Mrs. Weasley reminds them to behave, showing her care and discipline.
96-97
The Platform Where Harry And The Weasleys Cross Paths
Fred and George enthusiastically reveal to their mother and siblings that they’ve met Harry Potter on the train. Ginny is particularly excited, showing curiosity about Harry, while Mrs. Weasley warns against prying.
Fred and George enthusiastically reveal to their mother and siblings that they’ve met Harry Potter on the train. Ginny is particularly excited, showing curiosity about Harry, while Mrs. Weasley warns against prying.
104-106
Neville And Hermione Search For Trevor After Departing The Platform
Hermione Granger enters Harry and Ron's compartment looking for Neville's missing toad. She introduces herself and demonstrates her magic skills. After briefly criticizing Ron's failed spell, she leaves to continue searching with Neville.
Hermione Granger enters Harry and Ron's compartment looking for Neville's missing toad. She introduces herself and demonstrates her magic skills. After briefly criticizing Ron's failed spell, she leaves to continue searching with Neville.
The Man with Two Faces [B1-C17]
307-309
Students Carefully Exit The Magical Platform In Groups
At the end of the school year, Harry says goodbye to his friends and heads home with the Dursleys. He jokes that he will have fun with his cousin Dudley since the Dursleys don't know he isn't allowed to use magic outside of Hogwarts. Harry looks forward to spending the summer with Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger.
At the end of the school year, Harry says goodbye to his friends and heads home with the Dursleys. He jokes that he will have fun with his cousin Dudley since the Dursleys don't know he isn't allowed to use magic outside of Hogwarts. Harry looks forward to spending the summer with Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger.
